Materials Handling & Logistics
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Members of the Audit Bureau of Circulations Contents…
Industry news S4. Expansion into West Midlands for Impact Handling
Features
Logistics... S8. Time to voice your demands: Voice directed technologies
Loading bays & doors S10. The latest in loading bay designs S12. Low-cost ramps provide easy access to shipping containers
Lift trucks...
S14. So much more to fuel economy than just the price S15. Check and maintain forklift equipment with LOLER Tag
Materials handling & conveyors S16. Lithium-ion powered pallet truck makes grower more efficient S18. Bespoke conveying system cuts costs and boosts efficiency
Warehousing & storage
S20 New technologies deliver cost-effective cold storage S21. The challenges and solutions for warehousing in tough times S22. The savings potential of plastic bins
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Editor Heather Ramsden
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Next issue... Features in the November/December 2013 issue of Materials Handling & Logistics will include • Conveyors • Lift trucks • Loading bays & doors • Logistics • Materials handling • Warehousing & storage
• Special feature: Automated warehousing & warehouse management systems Materials Handling & Logistics SEPTEMBER 2013 S3
SEPTEMBER 2013
SOLUTIONS FOR HANDLING EFFICIENCY
LIFT TRUCKS
So much more to fuel economy
LOGISTICS
Time to voice your demands
Doosan’sLif unbeatintagble offer your for d todarey’s forklamsift users LATEST PUBLICATION FOR THE WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS MARKET COVER STORY
With a complete range of forklifts from warehouse equipment to mighty internal-combustion counter-balance, built using innovative Korean technology and backed by the daily promise of simple, powerful performance, Doosan has a most compelling offer for UK materials handling. With three months’ free contract hire available this autumn, Doosan is Lifting Your Dreams!
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK Ltd T: 01604 825600
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